Along the road from Moscow to St. Petersburg, there are plenty of cities that will inspire you to forget your plans and immerse yourself in the world of Russian history, traditions and beauty. Russia Beyond explores the city of Veliky Novgorod in order to spice up your stay here and inspire you with...

We are delighted to tell the Linkages community that the author, expert on Russia, and New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen is speaking at the University of Rochester on the subject of "Marginalized Communities" as part of the Humanities Center's Distinguished Lecturer series. Her presentation, which includes a conversation with Professors Tanya Bakhmetyeva and Rachel Haidu, is at 5 pm on Thursday, October 17 in the Hawkins-Carlson Room of Rush Rhees Library. A reception and book signing will follow the talk, and there is free parking in the Library Lot. We hope that you will assist us in publicizing this exciting event and look forward to seeing Linkages members there. With best wishes,